Injuries, falls and animal attacks can, unfortunately, happen anytime, anywhere. If you injure yourself or are injured or suffer animal attack in a public space you may be liable for a compensation payout. The best thing to do if you think someone else was responsible for your injury is to call your local compensation lawyer, but it also helps to be prepared for these circumstances yourself: so you can maximise your chances of gaining full and proper compensation for your injuries. 

Injuries in Parks 

If you are injured in a park, you may be able to request compensation from your local court. Injuries sustained in parks are covered by public liability insurance which local councils legally must hold when they are responsible for managing a park. Claims for injuries sustained in a public place include those made when slips and falls or unsafe surfaces or structures result in injuries. Compensation for injuries sustained in dog attacks also fall under these types of claims. If you have been injured in a public place and your injury resulted from negligence then you may be able to claim personal injury compensation. 

Injuries on the Street 

Injuries on the street primarily manifest as slips and falls. The person responsible for your fall will depend on the location where you fell: if it was outside a house, the owner of the house is responsible, if it was outside a shop, the shop owner is responsible. A slip or fall doesn’t afford a compensation payout by default, however. There must be evidence of negligence on the part of the homeowner or shop owner in order for a compensation claim to be successful. 

Injuries at Events 

Like with injuries in parks, injuries in public events are generally covered by public liability insurance held by the event’s organisers. For public events, the onus to have public liability insurance generally falls to the local council. If you believe your injury at an event may have been prevented if proper measures were put in place, it’s worth consulting with your local compensation lawyer to make sure you get a fair deal out of your situation. 

What do I do if I am Injured in a Public Space? 

If you are injured in a public place, the best thing to do is get medical attention immediately. If you can, take photos of the place where the incident occurred and gain testimony from any witnesses. After you have received help from a medical professional, you should always report the incident to the person in charge of managing the venue where your injury occurred. Keep a record of all your medical expenses and any other expenses incurred as a byproduct of your injury and recovery. Next, contact your local compensation lawyer, Tony Love Lawyers, in order to begin the process of filing a compensation claim. 

Call Tony Love Lawyers Today 

For all of your public liability claims and queries, get in touch with Tony Love Lawyers. We are a team of lawyers you can trust, with over 25 years of experience in injury litigation.